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In the months leading up to and throughout the U.S. Census count in 2020, the Three Forks Voice and other newspapers across the state published editorials on the importance of residents ensuring they are counted. Not only was the vote crucial for funding of infrastructure and schools across the state, but the 2020 count also had even more significance because of the possibility of Montana gaining another seat in the United States House of Representatives. When state counts were announced last Monday, it confirmed what many had been predicting...
Whenever I make a seven-hour trip to my hometown, one of my first stops is at Grub's Drive-In for a double shamrock burger. It is four patties of wonderful. The only thing I have found similar to a shamrock is a 4x4 at In-N-Out burger. The first time I tried In-N-Out in Los Angeles, it took me back to my childhood and is usually the first stop if I am in Salt Lake City, Southern Utah, or head to Las Vegas for a weekend. Some people get really excited for a packed itinerary on vacation, I'm... Full story
Three Forks wrestler Cole Rogers recently earned All-American status at a prestigious national tournament. A freshman at Three Forks High School, Rogers finished in sixth place at April’s UWW Cadet, U15 & Future Nationals tournament in Wisconsin Dells, WI. After losing his first match to the eventual champion, Rogers battled his way back to finish in sixth place in the 24-man bracket. Rogers said it felt really good to know that all of his years of hard work are paying off. He was joined at t... Full story
While the entire team was unable to compete, Three Forks High School Track and Field Coach Tracy Welter was happy with those who made the trip to last week’s Manhattan Invitational in Belgrade. “We had several athletes that are either nursing injuries or left early for prom. I thought the ones that competed did a fantastic job,” she said. Owen Long had another big day finishing first in the high jump and fourth in the pole vault. Jacob Buchignani had a personal record and second place in the 400, was fifth in the long jump and finished seven...
After having the event canceled in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Rockin' the Rivers is set to return in 2021. According to RTR office manager Jodie Petitt, the 2021 festival is scheduled to take place August 12 to 14 at the Bridge near Three Forks. Some of the headlining acts announced for the 20th-anniversary festival include Skillet, Lit, Saving Abel, Black Label Society, .38 Special, Black Stone Cherry, and the Georgia Satellites. Ticket and camping packages can be purchased at... Full story
The Montana Transportation Commission unanimously voted last Thursday to approve a staff recommendation on a design-build contract for a new rest area at Interstate 90 exit 274 in Broadwater County near Three Forks. The commission voted to award the contract to Montana Rest Area Joint Venture Project for $2,693,888. The rest area will be located at the exit on the west side of U.S. Highway 287. The design-build project provides a property exchange for the current Montana Rest Area located at...
Rodeo is back in Three Forks. After having the 2020 season canceled, action will return this weekend with the Three Forks High School Rodeo. The two-day event is scheduled to begin Saturday, May 1 at 9 a.m. at the Three Forks Rodeo Arena. The action on Sunday, May 2, is slated to start at 8 a.m. "We are thrilled to welcome people back to the arena and break in the new grandstands," said Rodeo Board Secretary Christina Kamps. "The High School Rodeo isn't a huge spectator event, so there will be... Full story
There certainly should be a buzz in the air this week in the Three Forks, with a variety of events planned later in the week. The busy schedule kicks off Thursday with the United Methodist Church Spring Rummage Sale, and Saturday, May 1, will feature a packed “May Day” of events with what should be something for everyone. Saturday and Sunday will also mean the return of rodeo to Three Forks, and that is a huge deal to have people in the new bleachers cheering on high school students from across the state. After a year plus navigating the Cov...
When I was a junior in high school, I was able to go to my first concert, and it was an eye-opening experience I will never forget. I had been to a few concerts at the local fair, but it was nothing like what I would experience when I was able to travel three hours to Salt Lake City to see Guns N’ Roses blow the roof off the Delta Center. The only concert I remember was from the Sweetwater County Fair was going to see Chubby Checker, and watching 1,000 people do the twist probably haunted me more than residing in my head as a positive m... Full story
There was a double dose of good news at last week's Three Forks School Board meeting. Andy Becker, Project Manager for Hulteng CCM, reported the bids opened March 31 for the Three Forks School building addition and renovation project, and they came in under their target budget. Becker also reported that construction would start next month. Superintendent Jeff Elliott said it was very tense to start when opening bids, but they ended up about $1 million under what they had hoped. He added in a...
Three Forks is now home to a laundromat. Three Rivers Laundromat officially opened for business last week and is owned by Tami Hill, and managed by Brandon Harper. The new business located at 15 Main Street has one 40-pound washer, three 30-pound washers, six 20-pound washers, and ten dryers. Hill said the best part about the new business is that the Three Forks residents will not have to travel out of town to go to a laundromat. "Everyone seems to be so excited about the idea. We are asked... Full story
Spring work has started on both the USA 287 North of Three Forks and Toston Structures Projects. According to MDT Public Information Officer Becky Bey, this week, travelers on 287 can expects to see reduced speeds and flaggers, but two-way traffic will be maintained. Paving on the road started on Monday. As far as the Toston Project, Bey said travelers should expect single lane traffic over the new bridges as crews work to seal the concrete deck. USA 287 North of Three Forks Project This...
"Thursdays in Three Forks" will be getting an early start in 2021. At last week's City Council meeting, Three Forks Chamber member Leandra Hill and event organizer, asked the city to use John Q. Adams Milwaukee Park starting on June 3. She added the Farmer's Market would run until the end of September. The 2020 Farmer's Market started on July 8. Other than the dates expanding, Hill said the market would be similar to what they did last year the includes renting a porta-potty and handwashing...
Throughout the school year, the "Three Forks Lunch Ladies" work hard to provide nutritious and delicious meals to students. They were recently recognized for their efforts during Luau Day at the school, with a second-place finish in the creative nutrition category for the MT School Eats Photo Contest. With some tough competition throughout the state, the ladies were very excited to hear of the $250 award, especially in their first year of submitting a photo in the contest. "The competition was... Full story
Earlier today, I wrote a story about the new laundromat in Three Forks, and it reminded me of my first experience of doing my laundry regularly. While I did do an occasional load of laundry in high school, it was not until that I made it to the University of Wyoming that I learned how much my poor mom did when I was growing up. In hindsight, I should have been helping out a lot more with stuff like that, but I make up for it now by rewarding the two kids at the house with their fair share of work. The next time I head home, I should think... Full story
The Three Forks Community Library will celebrate Dr. Seuss with a special online read-along event scheduled for Tuesday, April 27 at 6:30 p.m. Three Forks Librarian Fawn Venzor said they love Dr. Seuss and had initially planned to do something to honor his birthday. After some controversy with the announcement, several of his books would not be republished, the library decided to wait and instead do the read-along. The event will air on Facebook (@ThreeForksCommunityLibrary), and Venzor will be...
After receiving questions from numerous area residents, Gallatin City-County Health Officer Matt Kelley recently discussed the CDC and FDA recommendation to suspend the Johnson & Johnson (Jansssen) vaccine. According to Kelley, Gallatin County's total vaccine allocation that is Johnson and Johnson, is seven percent. He added the Johnson and Johnson allocation to Gallatin County as of April 12 was 2,800, and they had a large shipment of 1,500 doses of Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) that arrived the...
As the season moves forward, the Three Forks High School track and field team has continued to put together some incredible performances. In a busy week that included a Tuesday meet in Laurel and a Friday trip to Livingston, the Wolves once again came away with some fantastic finishes from both the boys and girls teams. "I think we are right on track with where we should be. Everyone is making improvements, which is very impressive," said Head Coach Tracy Welter. "These kids have been fabulous t...
A vehicle and numerous other items were taken last week from a residence in the Milligan Canyon area. According to Jefferson County Sheriff Craig Doolittle, the truck and items were stolen on April 4 around 6:15 a.m. on Cottonwood Road in Cardwell. Doolittle said the vehicle was taken from a residence where the owners were not home, and a neighbor saw the theft and called it in. In a Facebook post, a resident of the home reported other items stolen included six firearms, power tools, a MacBook and 50 pounds of beef. Doolittle said the truck... Full story
The discussion of a proposed rest area near the Town Pump in Three Forks will be on the April 22 agenda of the Montana Transportation Commission. The commission will meet on April 22 in Helena to discuss the proposed Bozeman Rest Area Replacement Project. The meeting will begin with public comment at 9 a.m. The project requires that the Design-Build Firm provide a property exchange in lieu of any other compensation or cost reimbursement. The appraised value of the current site at 19th Avenue in...
The other day I heard someone on a television show mention “Taco Tuesday.” This not only made me hungry, but it also made me take a trip down memory lane to my time in high school. I was never a huge fan of high school, but one thing I did thoroughly enjoy was leaving campus for lunch. There are school districts throughout the country that produce some really high-quality food but let’s say that mine was far from one of them. Another reason I could not wait for lunchtime was the social structure of the cafeteria, although I’m sure it was pro... Full story
It was a busy weekend for the Three Forks High School tennis team. Competing at last week's Simms Sing and Swing Event, the Wolves battled it out against six teams over the two days of action. After two weeks of competition, Head Coach Janna Lauver said she feels like everyone in the 2021 spring season is recovering from a year off due to COVID cancellations. She added in tennis; they are all working on teaching and training. "Some teams have seniors that have played three of four years while...
The Three Forks Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner & Meeting is back better than ever in 2021. After having the event canceled in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the popular annual event will return on April 24 at the Headwaters Ranch located at 9700 Clarkston Road in Clarkston. Chamber Director Melissa Jenkins said after a year that has been like "Groundhog Day" with the postponement and rescheduling of events, she is absolutely thrilled to be moving forward with the dinner. "I am looking... Full story
It was a strong start to the season for the Three Forks High School Track and Field Team. Competing at the Columbus Invite, the Wolves boys team finished in third place and the girls ended the day in seventh. Just moments after the meet, Head Coach Tracy Welter praised her team's performance who was able to compete for the first time since the 2019 season. "Even though the weather and road to get there was less than ideal, the kids really stepped up to compete. There is a lot of smiles on the...
With the three Forks High School tennis teams’ season underway, the Wolves will face their 2021 season with almost an equal balance of returning players and newcomers. According to Head Coach Janna Lauver, the team welcomes back eight players from the 2020 team with two weeks of practice before having their season canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The team will also welcome nine new players to the program. “After having only two weeks of practice last year and having all Freshman-Juniors on the team, I am grateful to actually have som...
